A review by deshie5055
All Hearts Come Home for Christmas by Sarah M. Eden

5.0

Christmas At Falstone Castle by Sarah M. Eden 5 Stars
This sweet novella gives you a chance to revisit all of your favorite characters from the Boyce and Lancaster clans. Set 11 years after the first story, "Seeking Persephone," and a couple of months after the latest novel, "Loving Lieutenant Lancaster," the Dowager Duchess of Kielder is looking to mend her broken relationship with her son Adam, the fearsome Duke of Kielder. Arriving during the Christmas festivities and planning on staying through the arrival of her newest grandchild, Mother Harriet seeks the help of the local vicar to bring her Christmas miracle to light. What she isn't expecting is to find a chance at new love and home. This is a story that will make you shed a tear or two as you witness the healing miracle of forgiveness.

The Heart of Christmas by Anita Stansfield 4.7 Stars
When a broken button brings seamstress Adelaide Moore and widowed banker Theo Hardwicke together, neither expected to find belonging and happiness. Together they discover the true meaning of the Christmas spirit as Theo's family finds love and healing with the help of Addie.The love and help Addie offers to this small family in the midst of years of grief is compelling and touching. It brings new meaning to "mending" hearts.

'Tis the Season to Be Daring by Esther Hatch 5 Stars
Set years before "Roses at Feldstone", Elizabeth Davenport is tired of her mother and her matching making ways. She longs for peace during the busy season, not the embarrassment of her mother throwing her towards every available man. Lord Hawthorne is the perfect man to help her escape her mother and maybe enjoy her time in London. Filled with witty conversation and a quick-paced plot, this novella keeps you smiling the entire time.

The Christmas Dress by Joanna Barker 4.9 Stars
When Jacob Hammond commissions a new dress for his sister Alice, he doesn't expect to run into his childhood friend, Nell Addington. While they reconnect, both discover that a chance for love and happiness is closer than either thought. Overcoming heartache is always a challenge. In this short story, Joanna Barker shows that through the power of kind actions and words, we each have the ability to lighten each other's burdens.

Each unique story comes together to create a Christmas collection that will sure to be a favorite of mine for seasons to come.